ECISD confirms teacher tied student to chair

EAST CENTRAL -- An investigation is under way, as East Central Independent School District (ISD) looks into an incident in which a teacher tied a student to his chair.

The incident occurred last week at Legacy Middle School. A sixth-grade student was tied to a chair after he reportedly fell asleep in science class. In a statement sent April 3, district officials confirmed the incident and investigation.

“East Central administration is investigating a claim in violation of District policies and procedures that involves a teacher inappropriately restraining a middle school student by tying them to a chair,” according to the statement. “Although this does appear to be the case, the student was not harmed, the parents were immediately notified, and the teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending completion of the investigation. East Central ISD is taking the claim seriously and investigating thoroughly.”

The district made no other comments, and offered no additional details regarding the incident.